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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.58, 165.83 and 42.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.58, 165.83 and 42.11 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.58 : 165.83 = 42.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.58/165.83 = 42.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.58x = 165.83 × 42.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.58x = 6,982.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,982.06/110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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